Lab Operations Manager- Process and Synthesis labs
Eli Lilly and Company
August 31, 2026
On-site
Lebanon, IN
Operations
Position: Lab Manager, Synthesis (PTE Synthesis Laboratories)
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day operations, safety, and compliance in synthetic molecule laboratories at the Foundry.
- Ensure labs are operationally ready for process development, technology transfer, scale-up, characterization, troubleshooting, and manufacturing campaign support.
- Manage daily laboratory administrative operations; maintain safe, efficient, compliant execution.
- Drive readiness for new programs, equipment/utility installations, and facility expansions; coordinate vendors/contractors and maintain inventory.
- Serve as primary point of contact for laboratory operational issues/escalations.
- Champion safety culture; ensure activities meet applicable quality standards; maintain inspection readiness and support audits.
- Apply 5S and ALCOA principles to keep labs organized, compliant, and inspection-ready.
- Oversee equipment lifecycle (installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, retirement); partner with Engineering/Equipment Support.
- Manage inventory/consumables/solvents/reagents/reference standards/critical materials; sustain asset management and equipment registry systems.
- Lead continuous improvement (productivity, reliability, digitalization, data-driven decisions) and cross-functional collaboration.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in chemistry or biology (or related).
- 5+ years’ experience in regulated pharmaceutical/chemical/biotech/process development labs.
- Demonstrated experience managing lab operations in a regulated environment.
- Ability to work in a lab (safe chemical handling, PPE).
- Work authorization in the U.S. on a full-time basis; Lilly does not sponsor visas/work authorization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technology transfer and scale-up experience for synthetic molecules.
- Knowledge of GMP/GLP, process safety, and lab compliance.
- Digital lab systems experience (ELN, MES, LIMS, equipment platforms).
- Project management and cross-functional leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day operations, safety, and compliance in synthetic molecule laboratories at the Foundry.
- Ensure labs are operationally ready for process development, technology transfer, scale-up, characterization, troubleshooting, and manufacturing campaign support.
- Manage daily laboratory administrative operations; maintain safe, efficient, compliant execution.
- Drive readiness for new programs, equipment/utility installations, and facility expansions; coordinate vendors/contractors and maintain inventory.
- Serve as primary point of contact for laboratory operational issues/escalations.
- Champion safety culture; ensure activities meet applicable quality standards; maintain inspection readiness and support audits.
- Apply 5S and ALCOA principles to keep labs organized, compliant, and inspection-ready.
- Oversee equipment lifecycle (installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, retirement); partner with Engineering/Equipment Support.
- Manage inventory/consumables/solvents/reagents/reference standards/critical materials; sustain asset management and equipment registry systems.
- Lead continuous improvement (productivity, reliability, digitalization, data-driven decisions) and cross-functional collaboration.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in chemistry or biology (or related).
- 5+ years’ experience in regulated pharmaceutical/chemical/biotech/process development labs.
- Demonstrated experience managing lab operations in a regulated environment.
- Ability to work in a lab (safe chemical handling, PPE).
- Work authorization in the U.S. on a full-time basis; Lilly does not sponsor visas/work authorization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technology transfer and scale-up experience for synthetic molecules.
- Knowledge of GMP/GLP, process safety, and lab compliance.
- Digital lab systems experience (ELN, MES, LIMS, equipment platforms).
- Project management and cross-functional leadership.